{"title":"Brian's favorite white plastisol ink","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1scr22j\" data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eBrian's Favorite White Ink\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"fcc0r5\" data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eThe White Ink Brian Uses, Teaches \u0026amp; Trusts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eAfter decades of screen printing and training thousands of printers, one question comes up constantly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\"Brian, what's your favorite white ink?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eThe answer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"816\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eICC Unicorn HO LB White.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eNot all white plastisol inks behave the same. 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Others lose brightness, create poor hand feel, or become difficult to print during long production runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eBrian’s favorite white ink checks all the boxes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003eExcellent opacity, smooth flow, soft hand characteristics, and dependable production performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003eThis is the same white ink Brian recommends during classes, uses in demonstrations, and trusts for professional production work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1bvcwvy\" data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eWhy Brian Chooses ICC Unicorn HO LB White\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e✔ Excellent opacity on dark garments\u003cbr data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e✔ Smooth creamy consistency\u003cbr data-start=\"1419\" 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data-end=\"1768\"\u003e✔ Underbases\u003cbr data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003e✔ Spot Color Printing\u003cbr data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e✔ Automatic Presses\u003cbr data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003e✔ Manual Presses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"vy7a4g\" data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003eWhy White Ink Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003eWhite ink often determines whether a print looks professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003eA poor white ink can create:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003e✖ Excess pressure requirements\u003cbr data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003e✖ Poor opacity\u003cbr data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003e✖ Difficult registration\u003cbr data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003e✖ Excess flashing\u003cbr data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003e✖ Reduced production speed\u003cbr data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003e✖ Unnecessary frustration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003eA great white ink helps improve production speed, print quality, and consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1u4eazp\" data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003eLearn the Same Methods Brian Teaches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003eICC Unicorn HO LB White is frequently used and discussed throughout Kolormatrix workshops and VIP classes because students need products that perform consistently in real production environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003eBrian teaches techniques that help printers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2630\"\u003e✔ Print smoother whites\u003cbr data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003e✔ Improve 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